America250PA

📢 EPIC News! 📢 America250PA is proud to award $490,000 in SemiQuin Grants to 33 communities and organizations across Pennsylvania! These grants will help fund projects and events that contribute to a dynamic calendar of educational, civic, and celebratory initiatives in honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. 🇺🇸 With nearly six times the available funding requested, this was an incredibly competitive grant cycle. We sincerely thank everyone who applied and encourage those who did not receive funding to reapply during our Spring Grant period from April 1 – May 15, 2025. For a full calendar of events, projects, and volunteer opportunities, visit: https://lnkd.in/eFr46krg Congratulations to all our grantees! ✨ Amwell Township ✨ ARCH STREET MEETING HOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST ✨ Art Sphere Inc. ✨ ArtPhilly of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia ✨ The Bucks County Children's Museum ✨ City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events ✨ DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC ✨ Endless Mountain Music Festival ✨ Fort Ligonier Association ✨ Franklin County Visitors Bureau ✨ Friends of the Tanner House c/o Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia ✨ Friends of Washington Crossing Park ✨ Gather Place ✨ The Jack Miller Center ✨ Lower Paxton Community Foundation ✨ Main Line Art Center ✨ Mann Center for the Performing Arts ✨ Mercer County Historical Society and Museum ✨ Military Heritage Foundation ✨ New Castle Public Library ✨ Nicholas Newlin Foundation ✨ Old Bedford Village ✨ Pennsylvania Educational Communications System ✨ RAILROADERS HERITAGE CORPORATION ✨ Rockledge 4th of July Parade Association ✨ The Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia ✨ THE MILL AT ANSELMA PRESERVATION AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST INC ✨ UNION COUNTY VETERANS 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE INC ✨ Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau, LTD ✨ Visit Lebanon Valley ✨ Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History ✨ Westmoreland County, PA ✨ The Wilma Theater #GrantWinners #PAProud #EPIC #Celebrate #PAHistory #HonoringOurPast #PreservingHistory

🎶 Experience the Music of Early Pennsylvania! 🎶 Enjoy a unique blend of traditional Swedish songs, 18th-century sea shanties, and historic hymns at Pennsylvania’s oldest church! Join A250PA #NonprofitAffiliate, Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation, for a special concert: Swedes, Souls, and Sailors: Music of 17th and 18th Century Wicaco! ✨ 🗓️ Date: January 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, Philadelphia, PA 🎟️ Tickets: $30 adults | $15 students | $5 children (Includes a drink ticket) #SwedesSoulsAndSailors #PAProud #HistoricMusic #PhiladelphiaHistory

Last week, was the official kick-off of Carbon County America250PA! County Advisor Kim Werley, PA State Representative Doyle Heffley, Carbon County Commissioners Mike Sofranko & Wayne Nothstein, and local leaders came together to learn how they can be part of this #EPIC celebration! 🇺🇸🌟 As we continue our journey toward America’s 250th anniversary, we’re excited to see #CarbonCounty play a role in preserving our past, honoring our present, and shaping our future. Together, we’re making history! #PAProud #EveryCounty #EveryPennsylvanian #Celebrate

Our team had an #EPIC time at the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show last week! 🌾 Led by Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA, and former Governor Mark Schweiker, we explored the people, traditions, and innovations that make Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage so special. Check out all the incredible highlights from this day: 🎥 Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) at the Farm Show – Celebrating decades of showcasing PA agriculture. 🐮 Kiss a Cow at Swartz Farm – A four-generation farm and a fun, memorable moment! 🐄 The Calving Corner – Witnessing the miracle of birth in PA’s dairy industry. 🦋 Wish Upon A Butterfly Farm – Learning about pollinators’ role in agriculture. 🐐 Steinmetz Family Farm Baby Goat Snuggling – Connecting with farm animals up close. 🧵 Quilting America250PA – Honoring history through a special quilt project. 🍷 Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery – Showcasing PA’s thriving wine industry. 🥤 PA Dairymen's Association Milkshakes – Featuring Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, M.S. & the new mint milkshake flavor! From farm traditions to hands-on experiences, this day was a true celebration of PA agriculture! A huge thank you to all the organizations, partners, and individuals who helped share these incredible stories—and to PCN for capturing these moments. Stay tuned as we share the segments from this unforgettable day! #PAProud #PAFarmShow #Agriculture #Celebrate #EPIC #PoweringPennsylvania Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 💙👮♀️👮♂️ America250PA extends our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated law enforcement officers across Pennsylvania and beyond who work tirelessly to protect and serve our communities. A special shoutout goes to the Pennsylvania State Police for their incredible volunteer efforts at our events over the years. Your support and commitment to America250PA’s mission have made a lasting impact, and we are so thankful for your partnership. 🙌🌟 #PAProud #ThankYou #Celebrate #HonoringHeros #ProtectAndServe

Listen now to episode 32 of our Start Here, America Did! Podcast Series: “The Pennsylvania Farm Show: Complete with a Milkshake” 🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dqBkxnTk In this episode, host Sydney Harris, MPP chats with David Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, about the history and significance of the Farm Show’s most beloved treat—the legendary milkshakes! From their humble beginnings in 1953 to their role in supporting Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers and food-insecure families, these milkshakes are more than just a tasty tradition. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the classics or eager to try this year’s mint milkshake, this episode is sure to leave you craving more! 🥤🐄 #Podcast #PAProud #America250PA

Get ready for the next episode of the Start Here, America Did! Podcast Series: “The Pennsylvania Farm Show: Complete with a Milkshake” 🎙️ Join us as we dive into one of the sweetest traditions of the Pennsylvania Farm Show—the legendary milkshake! Tune in tomorrow, January 7th, for a conversation that’s as rich as the milkshakes themselves! 🥤🐄 #Podcast #PAProud #America250PA

Happy 1-Year Work Anniversary to our wonderful Events Coordinator, Danielle DiMarco! 🌟🇺🇸 This January, we celebrate one year of your commitment and contributions to America250PA. Your organizational skills, enthusiasm, and drive have made a lasting impact on our team. Here’s to celebrating your #EPIC accomplishments and all the success to come! #PAProud #Celebrate #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary to our incredible Director of Communications & Branding, Bri Farrand! 🎉🇺🇸 This January marks three years of your dedication and leadership at America250PA—plus over a year before that as an intern! Your creativity and passion have been vital to amplifying our mission and engaging audiences across the Commonwealth. Thank you for your tireless efforts in making every initiative truly #EPIC. Here’s to celebrating your amazing journey and the exciting milestones ahead! #PAProud #Celebrate #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at America250PA! ✨ 2025 is here, and that means we’re officially one year away from the 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026! Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for this #EPIC milestone. Let’s make this year one to remember as we celebrate, honor, and unite across Pennsylvania and beyond! 🎆🇺🇸 #America250PA #NewYear2025 #OneYearToGo #CountdownTo250 #PAProud